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Technical background on the latest position of Thatcham Research and the Association of British Insurers on the safe introduction of Automated driving technology

A clear distinction between "Assisted" and "Automated" systems should be made by International Regulators considering future design standards for vehicles.

Insurer proposals to support advanced driver assistance systems and automated vehicle technologies

Facts and stats about Autonomous Emergency Braking

Summarising some of the diverse and critical activity that we as the motor insurers’ research centre carry out on behalf of our members.

Autonomous Emergency Braking or AEB is a safety technology which monitors the traffic conditions ahead and automatically brakes the car if the driver fails to respond to an emergency situation. This briefing document explains more about the technology and how it could help lead to a crash free future.

Hybrid and fully electric cars are an important step towards potentially smaller and more ‘personal’ vehicles, maybe single or twin seat, which are fully integrated into the infrastructure and road network. Read more for our views on future personal mobility.

The Mirai is a hydrogen fuelled Fuel Cell Hybrid Vehicle (FCHV) and will be available in the UK, in very small numbers, from Autumn 2015.

Available in the UK from late August 2015, the all new MX-5 Convertible is lighter, shorter and lower than its predecessor and is the most compact MX-5 ever produced.

The all new Ford Mustang will be available to buy in the UK, with right-hand drive, for the first time in its 50 year history.

All new, lighter and stiffer XF, by virtue of an aluminium-intensive body structure.

The XE is an aluminium-intensive mid-sized saloon, with ADAS, a laser head-up display and the new, modular, ingenium engines.

Available with either two or four wheel drive, the all new Mazda CX-3 is a compact crossover and went on sale in the UK in June 2015. Based on the new Mazda 2, the CX-3 shares the same wheelbase but is longer and slightly taller, combining a high driving position with rugged looks.

Built at the Honda UK plant in Swindon, the all new fourth generation Civic Type R is developed from the Mk9 Civic. The Type R is available as a 5 door only and in two trim levels, with AEB as standard fitment.

The all-new HR-V, (known as the Vezel in Japan), is a new crossover, derived from the Jazz. The HR-V has Honda’s highly practical Magic Seat system, allowing for numerous loading configurations.

The 3rd generation of the globally popular car with a more flexible platform and more advanced materials. The all-new Jazz is on sale in the UK from September.

The Viva is a new entry-level 5-door hatchback model to the Vauxhall range.

The 500X is a new compact (B segment) crossover from Fiat, with 73% inclusion of High Strength Steels (HSS) and patching of some panels.

The new Vitara SUV introduces AEB to Suzuki models and greater options/personalisation and the option of ALLGRIP all-wheel drive.